News Desk AJMAN: The Ajman Department of Finance, represented by Jassim Bu Osaiba, Director of the Department’s Internal Audit Office, participated in the 30th edition of the Annual Reserve Management Seminar, hosted by UBS Swiss Bank in Zurich, Switzerland. The seminar is considered one of the leading global events discussing modern trends in global cash reserves management across various sectors. …

DUBAI: Tally Solutions, a leading international Business Management Software provider, concluded the fourth edition of the MSME Honours by announcing 25 winners in 5 categories on the occasion of International MSME Day. The winners were felicitated at a grand event in the city for their remarkable contributions to the MSME ecosystem. The event celebrated remarkable businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals who …

ABU DHABI: The competitive excitement over who will become the best college esports teams in the MENA region is about to begin. Students from the UAE are ready to represent their country and seek victory at the Grand Finals of the third edition of Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports Masters (Amazon UE Masters), where they will battle against their rivals from Saudi …

DUBAI: experience the warmth, sunshine and beauty of the Mediterranean region this summer at one of flydubai’s seasonal summer destinations. Until 22 September, the Dubai-based carrier is offering passengers the opportunity to explore the Mediterranean as part of its seasonal summer offering this year. From Greek shores to the Turkish Riviera, create unforgettable memories this summer at one of flydubai’s Mediterranean …

The Indonesian Consulate in Karachi, in collaboration with the Policy Advisory and Research Council of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), hosted a pivotal session titled “Bilateral Talks: Addressing Challenges and Identifying Solutions to Promote Trade Relations between Indonesia and Pakistan” at the Pearl Continental Hotel. This important event aimed to strengthen trade ties between the two nations …

ISLAMABAD: Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB), operator of Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform easypaisa has been awarded the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2022 by Risk Associates, a leading certification body accredited by UKAS. The certification ceremony which took place at TMB’s Islamabad office, marked a significant milestone in the bank’s commitment to data security excellence. Key stakeholders from both organizations attended, including Aziz …

DUBAI: Celebrating World Chocolate Day on 7 July, Emirates is taking note of customer consumption of the decadent delight – with 45 million pieces of luxury chocolate consumed onboard last year by customers in all classes, as well as an array of delectable desserts. Sweetening the ‘fly better’ experience, Emirates serves artisan chocolate as part of the signature meal service in all classes, …

Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) launches Pakistan’s first-ever recycled plastic retail site, Malik Service Station at Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi. This initiative aligns with SPL’s commitment towards sustainability; and promotes circular economy and environmentally friendly practices. The organization collaborated with Dabeer Hemani and Syed Ali Naqi, cofounders of Concept Loop, and Shell Tameer alumnus to bring this vision to life. The construction of …

DOHA: Gold Apple, one of the largest global beauty omni-retailers which recently launched in the Middle East, hosted its second edition of Beauty Days at Doha Festival City. The three-day event, celebrating the summer season, was packed with exciting activities and workshops featuring local and regional beauty experts. Highlights included makeup artists Safee AlDawde and Salima Aliani presenting the latest summer makeup trends. Guests …

ISLAMABAD: Saudi, one of the top international destinations for Pakistani travellers, has eased tourist visa requirements with immediate effect, where applicants can now submit a bank statement showing a minimum monthly credit amount of USD 750 or its equivalent. Pakistani tourist arrivals to Saudi grew 43% in 2023 compared with the previous year. Saudi is aiming to welcome 2.7 million …